Cycle 7
Rehearsal Schedule
May 4th
May 11th
May 18th
June 1st
June 8th
Wind Ensemble (auditioned group) 10am-12pm; Wind Symphony (non-auditioned) 12:30pm-2:30pm
All rehearsals will be at North Seattle College
Concert: June 14th - 7pm
Lincoln High School
4400 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
May 4th
May 11th
May 18th
June 1st
June 8th
Wind Ensemble (auditioned group) 10am-12pm; Wind Symphony (non-auditioned) 12:30pm-2:30pm
All rehearsals will be at North Seattle College
Concert: June 14th - 7pm
Lincoln High School
4400 Interlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
Why are we splitting?
Cycle 6 brought over 80 registered members to Formation, with a waitlist and a sold out show. We want to include as many women as possible in our community while also respecting the quality of the music-making and our physical space limitations. BOTH groups will have the same dedication to community. BOTH groups will be held to high standards of musicianship. And, BOTH groups will see Erin and Anne!
Wind Symphony
Formation Wind Symphony is a non-auditioned group. We want as many women who want to participate in Formation to have that opportunity!!! Registration for our Wind Symphony will be sent out and posted here starting March 15th at 11am and will close April 20th. Members can look for registration confirmation on April 23rd with a link to music for Cycle 7 and an invitation to join our Slack.
Wind Symphony Expectations:
Wind Symphony Expectations:
- grade 3-5 repertoire with individual preparation of music prior to rehearsal (comparable difficulty to previous cycles)
- Open membership each cycle - no ongoing commitment. Join us for a cycle when you can!
- No section caps! (yay flutes!)
Wind ensemble
Cycle 7 brings with it the addition of the all-new Formation Wind Band - Wind Ensemble. This group will be by audition only. Auditions will need to be submitted by March 1st and all applicants will be notified by March 15th. Registration will be due March 30th to confirm membership in the wind ensemble.
Wind Ensemble Expectations:
Audition Music:
HERE
Audition Overview:
5 flutes
6 clarinets
2 oboes
2 bassoons
1 bass clarinet
2 altos
1 tenor
1 bari
4 horns
5 trumpets
4 trombones
2 euphoniums
2 tubas
6 percussion
Wind Ensemble Expectations:
- grade 4-6 repertoire with individual preparation of music prior to rehearsal
- limited instrumentation (see below)
- ongoing membership every cycle. Members can miss 1 cycle and a sub will be arranged. In the event of 2 consecutive cycles out, the spot will move to someone else
- travel to various event for performances (Ex: Midwest, WMEA) No more than 1-2 per year
Audition Music:
HERE
Audition Overview:
- Audio only recorded audition submissions due March 1 @ 11:59pm
IMPORTANT: Submit a new form for each instrument you are auditioning on - Erin and Anne will review auditions blindly and score them independently
- The combined score will be used to rank submissions
- Notifications sent by March 15 to all applicants
- Wind Ensemble members will register and pay dues by March 30th to secure the position
5 flutes
6 clarinets
2 oboes
2 bassoons
1 bass clarinet
2 altos
1 tenor
1 bari
4 horns
5 trumpets
4 trombones
2 euphoniums
2 tubas
6 percussion